Social Worker at Mennonite Centre for Newcomers

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Social Worker   
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)

Responsibilities
 Complete comprehensive intake and needs assessment process and develop referral and case plans to support newcomers in fully settling and participating in the community  
* H- d  Y1 S# |& }: R$ v Continue to follow-up with newcomers, EMCN staff and other service providers to ensure newcomers’ needs are met     
% n+ i. m' ]5 z: _* i0 a0 M9 W" G. `# h Provide holistic counselling to individuals and families, including hands-on support with accessing resources and resolving difficult issues
 Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers
 Research and maintain current information about programs and resources available in the community
5 n( C7 h% `5 T Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with staff of programs and services in the city and ensure EMCN clients access the most appropriate solutions to meet their needs
( A& U# u" h& W$ f Work as a team with EMCN staff to ensure holistic supports are provided to newcomers.

9 N" i$ [' t% PQualifications
' B' @8 n' x/ A3 H; B Social work degree or diploma
# [9 U0 h! D- m1 @- F Current RSW designation preferred   
" S7 |2 d6 k" U Demonstrated experience with holistic case management and supportive counselling
' M# _2 K$ W, d' |% P8 X$ h Knowledge of and experience in accessing a wide range of programs, services and supports available in the City  
 Ability to effectively listen, assess needs and guide people in a supportive manner
  a* M4 G0 v6 w2 O/ e/ P( ^ Sensitivity to cross-cultural issues
8 ?/ W2 K- P3 u! `% l6 B! F Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
* o. _  p, \* l; u9 C Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
 Ability to perform variety of diverse tasks under time pressure.
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EMCN is a community agency that provides a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees. Further information is available at www.emcn.ab.ca.  Salary for the position begins at $34 879. A cost-shared benefits plan, including RRSP, is available.
4 E: i/ V! @- C& B$ xPlease submit letter of application and resume to Maria Jagiello at #101, 10010-107A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4H8 or 424-7736 (fax). The position will be open until a suitable candidate is found.

$ K2 v- }4 a5 {( z* X& h7 ~4 pWe thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.